Best 6 Cheesy Tuscan Garlic Meatloaf Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful meal? Look no further than this cheesy Tuscan garlic meatloaf. This tantalizing dish combines the classic comfort of meatloaf with a burst of Tuscan and garlic flavors. The juicy meatloaf is made with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices. It's then topped with a creamy and cheesy Tuscan sauce, made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a touch of cream. This recipe also includes two additional meatloaf recipes: a classic meatloaf with a tangy glaze and a spicy chipotle meatloaf with a kick. Each recipe is detailed with step-by-step instructions, cooking times, and serving suggestions, ensuring a perfect meatloaf experience every time you make it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY ITALIAN MEATLOAF RECIPE



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A family favorite meatloaf recipe, that's easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.50 pounds ground beef, bison, turkey or chicken*
1 large egg, whisked
20 saltine crackers, crushed
1/3 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 cup lite mozzarella cheese, divided**
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil + fresh chopped basil or parsley as garnish if desired
1/8 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. and prepare 9x5 loaf pan by lining it with foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except 1/2 of the tomato sauce and the mozzarella.
  • After ingredients are combined, transfer the meatloaf mixture to a flat surface, covered with parchment or wax paper. Shape the meatloaf into an oval or square and sprinkle most of the mozzarella over the middle of the meatloaf. Save about 1/4 cup of the mozzarella for the topping. Next, roll the meatloaf up and place it in the loaf pan. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press the meatloaf down so that it is all even at the top. Pour the reserved 1/2 of tomato sauce over the top and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 1 hour. Once cooked, remove from oven and sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the top. Bake for about 10-15 minutes more.
  • Allow meatloaf to cool for about 10 minutes and then cut loaf into 8 even slices. Enjoy with a side salad or another favorite side dish!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Sodium 677.6 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 4.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.3 g

CHEESY TUSCAN GARLIC MEATLOAF?



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i create another meatloaf recipe is a style of Tuscan,it very cheesy and garlic,that i created

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

TUSCAN GARLIC SPICE MIX
4 tsp dried rosemary
2 Tbsp dried thyme
4 tsp fennel seeds
4 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp dried marjoram
2 tsp dried sage
MEATLOAF
2 Tbsp italian seasoning,divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large vidalia onion,peeled and sliced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts,drained and chopped
2 lb ground sirloin
1 Tbsp garlic pepper
2 egg whites
3/4 c italian bread crumbs
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 c shredded italian 5 cheese blend

Steps:

  • 1. To make Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix;in a small bowl,combine dried rosemary,thyme,fennel seeds,garlic powder,marjoram and sage,whisk together with a fork,until blended and set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.Season with 1 tablespoon italian seasoning.
  • 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.Add sliced vidalia onion and chopped artichoke hearts,saute for 4 minutes until are tender.Remove from heat,season with Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix and set aside.
  • 4. In a large bowl,combine ground sirloin,garlic powder,egg whites,bread crumbs,dijon mustard and Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix;mix together until blended.
  • 5. Transfer the meat mixture to a piece of waxed paper and flatten to a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  • 6. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded italian 5 cheese blend into the center of meat rectangle.Add sauteed onion mixture over the cheese and sprinkle remaining cheese on the onion mixture.
  • 7. Pick up the edge of the waxed paper to roll the flattened meat into a log around the filling.Seal the ends and seam and place the loaf into a prepared loaf pan.Sprinkle with italian seasoning on top.
  • 8. Bake in the preheated oven,about 30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink in the center.Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

STRING CHEESE MEAT LOAF



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My daughter likes the cheese stuffed into this tasty meat loaf made with a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage. Served with a salad and sourdough bread, the meal is special enough for company. -Laura Lawrence, Salinas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
3 pieces string cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and rosemary. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. , Press half into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Place two pieces of cheese, side by side, near one end of loaf. Cut the remaining piece of cheese in half; place side by side on opposite end of loaf. Top with remaining meat mixture; press down firmly to seal., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Drizzle with the remaining spaghetti sauce; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

INCREDIBLY CHEESY TURKEY MEATLOAF



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This incredible meatloaf is sure to be a family favorite. It's SIMPLE to make using turkey, loads of cheese, and Italian bread crumbs.

Provided by Brooke Salt

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup milk
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¾ pound Colby cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the turkey, milk, bread crumbs, and eggs by hand. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the cheese cubes into the mixture. Transfer to a loaf pan, and top with ketchup.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 173.3 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1072.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

CHEESY GARLIC MEATLOAF ROLL



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I came up with this recipe today, and it has turned out great! I wanted to make something simple and inexpensive, that the kids would like. It's always a battle getting my eldest son to eat meat, so this was one of my great triumphs! Lol

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

300 g ground beef
500 g sausage, casings removed
2 cups Stove Top stuffing mix
1 egg
1 cup water
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, low-fat
1 cup low-fat tasty cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine meat, stuffing mix, water and egg in a bowl. Make sure it is well mixed, then set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Lay out a rectangle of baking paper, and press the meatlof mixture out to form on large flat rectangle, on the paper.
  • Combine the ricotta and garlic, and spread over the meat. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Using the paper to help, roll the meat, swiss roll style.
  • Place in a greased baking dish, and bake at 180C for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on top. Slice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 945.5, Carbohydrate 2.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 26.4

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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A 'stuffed' meatloaf made with beef, pork, cheese, eggs, soup mix and bread crumbs. Mozzarella cheese jazzes up a classic.

Provided by LAURENVC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over meat loaf mixture. Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 701.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Cheesy Tuscan Garlic Meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of ground beef, ground pork, Italian seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan cheese creates a flavorful and moist meatloaf. The Tuscan sauce, made with tomatoes, spinach, and cream, adds a touch of richness and creaminess. This meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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